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Assistant Centre Director
Help Shape a Nursery Where Children, Families and Teams Thrive
Are you an experienced Early Years leader ready for your next challenge?
At Busy Bees London Whitechapel GGP, we're looking for an inspiring Assistant Centre Director to support the leadership of our nursery and play a key role in delivering exceptional care, education, and experiences for children and families.
Working alongside the Centre Director, you'll help lead a talented team, maintain high standards across the nursery, and create an environment where both children and colleagues can reach their full potential.
If you're passionate about developing people, driving quality, and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK's largest nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and an international presence. We're committed to giving every child the very best start in life while creating rewarding careers for our colleagues.
We believe great nurseries are built by great people, which is why we invest heavily in training, development, wellbeing, and career progression. Our teams are supported to grow, take on new challenges, and build long-term careers within Early Years.
Why Join Us?
As an Assistant Centre Director, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Support and develop a committed team of Early Years professionals
- Help deliver outstanding learning and care experiences
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
- Drive quality, compliance, and operational excellence
- Work with our innovative Bee Curious curriculum
- Progress your leadership career within one of the UK's most established nursery providers
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees London Whitechapel GGP is a welcoming Montessori nursery rated Good by Ofsted, caring for up to 100 children in a nurturing environment that encourages every child to develop at their own pace.
Our nursery combines high-quality Early Years education with Montessori principles, creating rich learning experiences that encourage independence, confidence, and curiosity.
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Located within walking distance of Shadwell Overground and DLR stations and Wapping station, the nursery is easily accessible for both families and colleagues commuting across East London.
What makes our nursery special?
- Montessori-inspired learning environment
- Spacious gym room designed to support physical development and motor skills
- Strong focus on child-led learning and exploration
- Supportive team culture with a collaborative approach to leadership
- Excellent transport links in the heart of East London
Giving Something Back
We're proud of our partnership with BBC Children in Need, providing opportunities for our teams to support fundraising initiatives and community projects that make a positive difference to children's lives across the UK.
Ready for Your Next Step?
Whether you're currently a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or an experienced Early Years leader looking to progress your career, this is an opportunity to join a successful nursery and make a lasting impact on children, families, and colleagues alike.
Join Busy Bees London Whitechapel GGP and help create an exceptional environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive every day.
Busy Bees Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering a huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
- Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
- Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
- Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
- Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.
Ideal Candidate
- An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
- Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
- Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
- Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.
Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!
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